Head Chef
Annual salary range
₹0.8 Lakh - ₹18.2 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byHead Chef Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 1.5k
latest salaries
• updated:
12 Mar 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Head Chef Salary in India ranges between ₹0.8 Lakh to ₹18.2 Lakhs for 5 years of experience to 20 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 1.5k latest salaries received from Head Chef.
| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
9 -
20
yrs
exp.
(13 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr | |
10 -
18
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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10 -
16
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr | |
6 -
14
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹0.6 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr | |
9 -
20
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
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18 -
22
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr | |
9 -
18
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr | |
8 -
14
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr | |
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5 -
11
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr | |
12 -
17
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹7.2 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr | |
Head Chef salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(62
salaries)
|  ₹0.4 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr |
6
years
(63
salaries)
| ₹0.4 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr |
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| |
7
years
(66
salaries)
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr |
8
years
(118
salaries)
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
9
years
(95
salaries)
| ₹0.8 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr |
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Head Chef Jobs in India
Head Chef
· 4-7 years
Marriott
Panaji
Head Chef
· 8-10 years
Anardana Hospitality
₹5.5
L/yr
- ₹6.5
L/yr
Faridabad
Head Chef
· 8-13 years
Mehar Wing Services
₹4.5
L/yr
- ₹9.5
L/yr
South Goa
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|---|---|
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20
years
exp.
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| ₹0.8 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
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years
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| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹29.8 L/yr |
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years
exp.
(888 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr |
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1 -
15
years
exp.
(3.7k salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr |
Regional Chef Salary
8 -
23
years
exp.
(61 salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
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Top skills for Head Chef
Head Chef Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr |
Mumbai
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.8 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
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| |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
Pune
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
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Head Chef Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Travel & Tourism / Hospitality Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.9 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
Hospitality Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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Food Processing Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹22.7 L/yr |
Manufacturing Head Chef
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Retail Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Head Chef Salaries
What is the salary of a Head Chef in India?
Salary for a Head Chef in India ranges between ₹0.8 Lakh to ₹18.2 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 1.5k latest salaries received from various Head Chefs across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Head Chef in India?
Average starting Salary for Head Chef in India is around ₹0.8 Lakh per year (₹6.7k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Head Chef.
What is the highest salary for a Head Chef in India?
Highest salary that a Head Chef can earn is ₹10.0 Lakhs per year (₹83.3k per month).
What are the top paying industries for Head Chef in India?
- Retail - ₹0.7 Lakhs to 37.0 Lakhs per year
- Hospitality - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Food Processing - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹1.7 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Head Chef in India?
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 36.2 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Head Chef?
These are the top skills of a Head Chef based on 18 jobs posted by employers.
- Restaurant
- Hotel Management
- Cooking
- Restaurant Management
- Food Production
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